Introduction Located roughly halfway between Penang and Kuala Lumpur in Peninsular Malaysia, the city of Ipoh may lag in name recognition today to the formerly mentioned cities, but a century ago, it was the place to be. Newly discovered tin deposits meant people were flooding into the area in droves seeking riches. It sparked a building boom which gave it a treasure trove of beautiful buildings that continue to draw people here despite the lack of mineral wealth in the present day. Its limestone karst scenery only adds to this destination’s appeal – slot 2-3 days for this spot before moving on to KL or Penang.